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How powerful is the 2021 Ford F-150?

2021 Ford F-150 power specifications and performance features 

How powerful is the 2021 Ford F-150? It is a purpose-built, productive pickup truck from Ford, designed to be the toughest in its lineup, which should give you a pretty good idea of what you are working with. Below, we’ll tell you about the 2021 Ford F-150 power specifications and performance features. 



2021 Ford F-150 – horsepower  

The horsepower that your 2021 Ford F-150 will achieve depends on which engine option you go for. On the high end, the 3.5 L PowerBoost V6 engine will be able to create up to 430 horsepower. At the low end, the 3 L Power Stroke Diesel V6 engine is rated at up to 250 horsepower, which is nothing to turn your nose up at. From there, the 3.3 L TI-VCT V6 engine has a 290-horsepower rating, the 2.7 L EcoBoost V6 engine has a 325-horsepower rating, and both the 5 L V8 and the 3.5 L EcoBoost V6 have a 400-horsepower rating. 

2021 Ford F-150 – torque 

Torque is just as variable as horsepower. The same 3.5 L PowerBoost V6 engine tops the charts in torque just like it does in horsepower. It is rated at up to 570 pound-feet. Here are all of the torque ratings from lowest to highest: 

  • 265 pound-feet for the 3.3 L TI-VCT V6 engine 
  • 400 pound-feet for the 2.7 L EcoBoost V6 engine 
  • 410 pound-feet for the 5 L V8 engine 
  • 440 pound-feet for the 3 L Power Stroke Diesel V6 engine 
  • 500 pound-feet for the 3.5 L EcoBoost V6 engine 
  • 570 pound-feet for the 3.5 L PowerBoost V6 engine 


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2021 Ford F-150 – 3.5 L PowerBoost ® Full-Hybrid V6 engine 

As you have seen with both of the above ratings, the 3.5 L PowerBoost V6 engine is the most powerful 2021 Ford F-150 option. It also happens to be part of a full-hybrid powertrain, combining gas and electric power to create these amazing ratings. This engine will also get an estimated 1,120 km range and a class-exclusive 12,000-pound towing capacity.